Games like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
If Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Metaphor: ReFantazio, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty and Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its characters feel genuinely alive, cinematic and dark. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is a 2025 Action RPG set in a world inspired by Belle Époque France. Players lead members of Expedition 33 on a quest to stop the Paintress from painting death. The turn-based combat system incorporates real-time mechanics including parry and dodge timing, along with character-specific mechanics, difficulty settings that scale to player preference, and a lumina picto system. The game also includes new game plus, hidden secrets, and exploration. Reviewers describe the tone as dark, emotional, and epic, with characters that feel genuinely alive, while the soundtrack blends orchestral and operatic styles. It holds a 97% positive rating from over 97,000 Steam reviews, is priced at $49.99, and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About Clair Obscur: Expedition 33: Lead the members of Expedition 33 on their quest to destroy the Paintress so that she can never paint death again. Explore a world of wonders inspired by Belle Époque France and battle unique enemies in this turn-based RPG with real-time mechanics.
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Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Shares an epic mood with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Top pick for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
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Second-strongest match for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
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Third-strongest match for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
DARK SOULS™: REMASTERED
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Ranked #4 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Sea of Stars
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Ranked #5 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous - Enhanced Edition
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Shares a cinematic mood with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Ranked #6 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Embark on a journey to a realm overrun by demons in a new epic RPG from the creators of the critically acclaimed Pathfinder: Kingmaker. Explore the nature of good and evil, learn the true cost of power, and rise as a Mythic Hero capable of deeds beyond mortal expectations.
Lords of the Fallen
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Shares a dark mood with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Ranked #7 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
A vast world awaits in the medieval, dark fantasy action-RPG, Lords of the Fallen. As a fabled Dark Crusader, embark on an epic quest to overthrow Adyr, the demon God. The final major update Version 2.5 is out now: features deadlier boss battles and all-new Veteran Mode.
Persona 3 Reload
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Shares an emotional mood with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Ranked #8 for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
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Lies of P is a thrilling soulslike that takes the story of Pinocchio, turns it on its head, and sets it against the darkly elegant backdrop of the Belle Epoque era.
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Stellar Blade™
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Shares new game plus and an emotional mood with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Ori and the Blind Forest
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Shares an epic mood with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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“Ori and the Blind Forest” tells the tale of a young orphan destined for heroics, through a visually stunning action-platformer crafted by Moon Studios for PC.
Baldur's Gate 3
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Baldur’s Gate 3 is a story-rich, party-based RPG set in the universe of Dungeons & Dragons, where your choices shape a tale of fellowship and betrayal, survival and sacrifice, and the lure of absolute power.
Sea of Stars
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Reviewers of Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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The First Berserker: Khazan
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Shares new game plus and a dark mood with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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The First Berserker: Khazan is a hardcore action role-playing game. The player will become Khazan, the great general of the Pell Los Empire, who overcame death, and sets out to reveal the incidents that led to his downfall and seek vengeance on his enemies.
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Terraria
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Priced ~80% under Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Stardew Valley
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Priced ~70% under Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Steam right now. Shares RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
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Phasmophobia
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Left 4 Dead 2
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Hollow Knight
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Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
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Grimm's Hollow
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
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Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
A new dark fantasy Three Kingdoms action RPG from Team NINJA, the developers of Nioh.
Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds
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Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
On your maiden voyage with the Heroes Guild, your ship was capsized by an enigmatic maelstrom, stranding your party on Respite Island. Navigate your way through pirates, ferocious beasts, and shady alchemists as you unravel its mysteries.
Sea of Stars
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Persona 3 Reload
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Shares an emotional mood with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares RPG with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33.
Dive into the Dark Hour and awaken the depths of your heart. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era with cutting-edge graphics and gameplay.
Frequently asked about Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
- Is Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 cost?
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 is listed on Steam at 49.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 are Metaphor: ReFantazio, Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty, Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds.
- Who developed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33?
- Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 was developed by Sandfall Interactive and published by Kepler Interactive.
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